A Guide to Getting to Know Your New City

Moving to a town or city can feel quite daunting, especially if you don’t know anyone where you are relocating to. However, there are things you can do to familiarise yourself with your new city. The Greens Removals team, specialists in home content removals to and from Essex, have an office in Chelmsford so we know the area well. To help you with your move, here are our top tips on how to settle into your new home.

1. Make Connections Ahead of Your Move – With such a wide choice of social media platforms, as well as a number of online forums, the world is at your fingertips! Forums are a great information tool when you are relocating to a new area as you can ask residents questions about the city in advance, such as what the schools are like, the best places to go for a night out, and where the nearest sports and social clubs are. A top tip is to contact friends and family via Facebook in advance of your move, to find out if they know someone in Chelmsford they can put you in touch with – this way you’ll have friends on arrival!
   
   
2. Check Your Route to and from Work – It may sound obvious but one of the first steps to take after you have completed your home content removals to Chelmsford  is to suss out the best walking, cycling, bus or driving routes to and from work. Practise the journey if you can, either at the weekend or on the evening before your job starts, so you can familiarise yourself with the quickest and easiest route. If you are taking public transport, it’s always a good idea to take a note of the bus number and times well in advance; allow for extra minutes to accommodate rush hour traffic, so you won’t be too flustered when you arrive on your first day!
   
   
3. See What Facilities are in Your Area – Another top tip, if you haven’t already, is to explore the streets near your new home to see what amenities are within walking distance of your property. Find out where your nearest supermarket or convenience store is, the name of your local pub, hairdresser, take-away, dry cleaners, park and, if you cycle, your closest bike repair shop. You might stumble across some surprising gems on the way, like quirky tea-rooms, live music venues or farmer’s shops.
   
   
4. Find Out About Social Activities in Chelmsford – Once you have familiarised yourself with your neighbourhood, the quickest way to make new friends is to join an evening class or social club. Whether you are interested in cycling, yoga, art, writing, swimming, music, salsa, or hiking, you are likely to find a class or club in your area. This is a great way to meet like-minded people and you can find all the information you need about local clubs online or at the library.
   
   
5. Converse with People who Live and Work in the City – A quick way to find out more about Chelmsford is to spark a conversation with the locals. Chat to your workmates, hairdresser, waiting staff, bartender and/or taxi driver to get all the information you need about the city, such as the best restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and wine bars to visit. As they know the area well, and regularly chat to customers, they can give you great feedback on best places to visit.
   
   
6. Browse the Local Press and What’s On Pages – From vintage markets, to farmers’ markets, firework displays, museums, fetes and live music, what’s on websites or the pages of your local newspaper (such as the Essex Chronicle or Chelmsford Weekly News) are full of ideas on where to go after work or at the weekend.  This way you’ll never be short of things to do and will soon get to know your new environment!

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